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kyle lindsay
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1/14/2007
17:49:26
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Hi i have a 93 3.9l 2wd dakota with 105k. Today i noticed my coolant level was below normal, i then noticed some white stuff on my eshaust heads on the drivers side, took the spark plug out there and found some coolant. Is this a blown head gasket? if so why is my truck not throwing white smoke?? how much do u guys think it would be to replace a headgasket??
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Chris G.
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1/14/2007
21:12:52
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It's not hard to do with the right tools and mechanical experience, it's just time consuming. I don't know about the 3.9 but my 5.2 is probably similar and I have done it. I'd replace both while I was at it.
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kyle
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1/14/2007
22:16:37
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i dont have the time or the knowledge just wondering if its time for a new truck. can i do any harm driving it like it is, just as long as i keep the coolant full??
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OBIO3
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1/14/2007
22:41:47
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Took the spark plug out and found some coolant???????
You DIDN"T ANSWER THAT VERY UNDERSTANDABLY
Where was he white stuff exactly and where exactly was the coolant? Was/is the truck missing? I'm guessing you seen the coolant on the engine rather then in it. Is there coolant any other place on the engine or eleswhere? Let the truck warm up and keep running while you open the hood to inspect closely. It may just be a pin hole in a hose squarting it at that plug. Answer these questions and any information you may discover
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Trevor
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1/14/2007
22:48:48
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As well as what OBIO3 said, first I'd make sure you're not getting coolant in the oil. If you're missing it, it's gotta go somewhere, best to rule the crankcase out first. Check your oil, if it's milky, don't run it anymore.
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DaBears
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1/14/2007
23:58:05
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w00t w00t THE BEARS WON!!!!
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kyle
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1/15/2007
07:51:21
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oil is not milky, looks like normal oil how would you define milky? my oil is a little watery
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Trevor
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1/15/2007
10:01:24
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I've never seen it, but i've been told it looks like chocolate milk.
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OBIO3
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1/15/2007
22:19:36
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Try light colored chocolate milk. Easy to see it isn't the normal oil you see on your dip stick. It has a whipped foamy type look. By watery oil I think your meaning the hot oil that seems thin.
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